Mad Cow Disease Causes Cattle Eyes to Glow

Cattle infected with mad cow disease give off a tell-tale glow in their eyes, according to new research.

Nominations for Farming & Ranch Hall of Fame due Oct. 1

The deadline for nominations for the Arizona Farming & Ranching Hall of Fame is Oct. 1.

Catalonia has voted to outlaw the traditional sport. What will this mean?

Ridgway, CO—The Grain Foods Foundation and the Wheat Foods Council have formed an official partnership, effective September 1, 2010, according to the Boards of both organizations.

Women managing cattle course set for Red Oak

Iowa State University Extension is offering Women Managing Cattle in Red Oak. The course will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Sept. 13, 20 and 27 at the Southwestern Community College at 2300 N. Fourth St.

Cattle confinement gets second DNR extension

The owner of a Scott County cattle farm seeking to expand itsconfinement operation requested and received a second extension ofits construction permit application.

Farming practices under review

The number of farms and farm workers is shrinking across Ontario's sand plain, but the agricultural sector remains so crucial to the region's economy that a survey of farm employment needs is being undertaken.

Agriculture could face 18 per cent cut.

The Agriculture Committee met to discuss items including the Farm Modernisation Programme on 7 September 2010.

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Recognizes Work of USDA Experts Who Served in Afghanistan and Iraq

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2010—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today recognized the efforts of more than 20 USDA employees who served as civilian agricultural experts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The agricultural experts were part of the Obama Administration's commitment to provide civilian assistance abroad to help promote long-term economic development.

Cattle rustlers nabbed in Comanche County

Cattle rustling in the Lone Star State is a serious offense. Two DeLeon area residents learned that lesson the hard way when they were arrested by a special ranger and charged with theft of livestock Saturday.

High hopes for Russia's grain

MOSCOW, Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Russian grain production for the year is expected to be comparable to 2009 despite a widespread drought, a government official said. Russia - Moscow - Drought - Official - Travel and Tourism

Deyu Agriculture to Present at the Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference

Deyu Agriculture Corp. , an emerging, vertically integrated producer, processor, marketer and distributor of organic and other agricultural products made from corn and various grains, today announced that the Company will present at the upcoming Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference .

What's the value of agritourism?

The North Platte Telegraph It's an increasing problem. Fewer young people are returning home to take over family farms and ranches, and those who do are finding it difficult to make a profit.

Cattle-burp eco menace mastered - by oregano

Herbal belch-squelch method also offers milky bonus A bovo-boffin in Pennsylvania says he has saved life on planet Earth from being gradually stifled into extinction by burgeoning clouds of cattle-belch methane. The solution is apparently to feed cows oregano.…

Organic farming may grow 10-fold in 5 years

Area under organic farming in India is likely to grow over ten-fold in the next five years on increased farmers' interest to ensure sustained yield at lower costs.

Organic farming may grow ten-fold in 5 yrs

Area under organic farming in India is likely to grow over ten-fold to one crore hectres in the next five years on buoyant domestic market and increased farmers' interest to ensure sustained yield at lower costs.

Agriculture's Outlook at a crossroads

ONE thing this week's ABARE Outlook conference in Canberra has revealed is that Australian agriculture is at a productivity and profitability crossroads.

Oklahoma Agriculture

The state Department of Agriculture reported the following closing prices Monday:

A vision for agriculture doesn’t cost a cent

AT NFF we are genuinely excited about Australian agriculture and its future. We are world competitive, we are good at what we do. Yes, we have challenges – we always will, but the fundamentals are strong and all we need from Governments are some basic building blocks to set the framework.

Tax credits foster preservation for ranches

A tour of three ranches in Teller County protected from development emphasized the economic advantages of preserving land.

Saturday cattle auction is first of kind

BAY MINETTE, Ala. – Cattle farmers from across the country will descend upon Bay Minette this weekend in what is being called the “first multi-breed grass fed cattle auction.”

Life isn't Paradise in town affected by drug trade: Part 2 of a series

Border problems involving illegal immigrants stratches far beyond Douglas and the surrounding communities and ranches.

Southwest Ranches won't take away churches' break on fire fee

Religious leaders balk at giving up 75 percent discount Town leaders on Tuesday backed away from a plan that would have forced churches to pay thousands more in fire fees to help shore up a lean budget year.

Irritable eyes close cattle marquee

A cattle marquee has been closed at the annual Royal Adelaide Show after people suffered eye irritations.

Reforming Meat

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack wants to create competition in the meatpacking industry. We want him to go further.

Estate tax effect on farming piques interest of tax council

The impact of so-called death taxes on farming was a hot topic for members of the Special Council on Tax Reform and Fairness for Georgians in Rome Tuesday. “The things that we heard here toda...

Is Organic Farming Good For Wildlife? – It Depends On The Alternative...

Even though organic methods may increase farm biodiversity, a combination of conventional farming and protected areas could sometimes be a better way to maintain food production and protect wildlife.The findings come from a study of butterfly populations in UK landscapes by scientists at the Universities of Leeds and York. They found that organic farms have more butterflies than conventional ...

Farming family gets gong for green innovation

A family of third generation cane growers in north Queensland has received a national sustainability award for their innovation in the industry.

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT OFFERS FEDERAL RELIEF FUNDS TO NJ FARMERS

NEW JERSEY -- The state's farmers who had a bad season thanks to mother nature may now get some federal assistance. Tuesday the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designated six counties as natural disaster areas following high winds, frost, and flooding last May that ruined large quantities of crops.

Grain futures mixed Tuesday in Chicago

CHICAGO, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- Grain futures closed mixed on the Chicago Board of Trade Tuesday as the dollar index surged 1.03 percent. Chicago Board of Trade - Chicago - Business - Investing - Commodities and Futures

LIVESTOCK-Cattle tumble as funds add to beef worries

Jesse Jackson slams urban farming, jokes about stolen SUV

Detroit --The Rev. Jesse Jackson dismissed urban farming as "cute but foolish" and joked about the recent theft of his car during an appearance today before the City Council.

No Grain Import Increase

The government on Tuesday raised its estimate for national grain stockpiles, making increased imports unnecessary, and said buckwheat was the only staple with a price that has climbed to a "critical" level.

Ukraine grain delays persist, Russia ban to late 2011

Cattle grazing in Beaver Creek Park

Drivers will have to start watching for domesticated, as well as wild, animals while driving through Beaver Creek Park south of Havre, with cattle once again grazing the grasses there.

Ukraine grain delays persist, Russia picture unclear

Major exporter Ukraine is holding ships carrying a month's grain supply in its ports, traders said on Tuesday, while Russia said it had enough grain to feed itself in a fresh contradiction to previous statements.

Alliance Grain Traders strikes deal to buy Northern Yorke Processors in Australia

REGINA - Alliance Grain Traders Inc. (TSX:AGT), a Canadian producer of lentils, peas, beans and other so-called pulse crops, is acquiring Northern

Ranches Find Market Serving Ritual Slaughter Needs

Some Maryland ranches have found a market serving ritual slaughter needs.

Farming still big in Boone

Despite rapid suburban growth in Boone County, farming remains important. Farmers say they want to keep it that way but still have the option to sell their land for other uses.

Alliance Grain Traders Announces Letter Of Intent for Northern Yorke Processors in South Australia and Continued ...

Alliance Grain Traders Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent to acquire all of the assets of Northern Yorke Processors , located at Kadina, South Australia.

Lightning strikes home during storm

SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (WSVN) -- A lightning bolt struck the roof of a South Florida home Monday night. The Goldstein family was enjoying a barbecue on Labor Day, when their house was struck by a bolt of lightning.

Cattle Baron's Shoot Out

As metro Detroit saddles up for the Cattle Baron's Ball in November, the American Cancer Society is launching a new pre-event leading up to the Ball. The Cattle Baron's Shoot Out, presented by PVS Chemicals, will take place on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at The Huntsman Hunt Club in Dryden, Mich.

Russian-German Farming Company EkoNiva Plans Frankfurt IPO, Vedomosti Says

EcoNiva, a Russian-German farming company, plans to sell shares via the Frankfurt stock exchange in February, Vedomosti reported, citing the company.

Editorial: Wild boars must be contained or declared an invasive species

By most accounts, free-ranging feral swine are as much of an ecological threat as Asian carp. Leading agricultural and natural resources organizations in Michigan are worried enough to want them eradicated and banned from the state, but that would shut down at least 40 game ranches whose owners collect as much as $2,000 apiece from hunters eager to stalk and shoot them on the ranches.

Bringing agriculture and health back together

The relationship between agriculture and health may seem intuitive and simple — grow more crops and people will have more food and live healthier lives. But because agriculture and health policies are rarely coordinated, the reality is far more complex.

Grain stored by FCI not counted

Pawar and his officials did not explain that the figure of 11,700 tonnes they were quoting only counted the grain rotting in state warehouses. They left out the grain stored by the Food Corporation of India, the nation's main repository of wheat and rice purchased from farmers. Samar Halarnkar and Bhadra Sinha report.

Grain Valley rolls past Blair Oaks

GRAIN VALLEY -- The Grain Valley Eagles jumped out to a 42-0 lead at halftime and rolled to a 48-8 win over the Blair Oaks Falcons on Friday. The Eagles scored three touchdowns in each of the first two quarters.

Agriculture Ministry to proceed with irrigation project in north-western Selangor

SABAK BERNAM: The Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry will proceed with the project to upgrade the irrigation channel and retention pond in the north-western part of Selangor, its minister Datuk Seri Noh Omar said. He said the ministry could not wait for a permit from the state government to do so because the project had to [...]

Agriculture Minister Visiting Earthquake Hit Farms

Agriculture Minister David Carter is this morning visiting farms west of Christchurch damaged in yesterday’s earthquake.

Ranches Academy in top of state list for performance

EAGLE MOUNTAIN -- The Ranches Academy, a small school of 350 students, has one of the highest 2010 Adequate Yearly Progress results for a charter school in Utah.